Join us for the 40th Annual RKS Loppet January 20, 2024!
Recreational: 10 km, 17 km, 30 km
Competitive: 5 km, 10 km, 17 km, 34 km
Registration is open until Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 11:59 PM PST.
For information on Entry Fees please click on Event Notice on the right side bar.
Please consider fundraising for Heart & Stroke
Please remember that this event is in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation. DONATE HERE >
New for 2024!
- BIB PICK-UP: Saturday, January 20th, 8AM – 9:30AM at the Larch Hills Chalet. Note there will be no bib pick-up Friday.
- New categories for the 5 km course: U10 (8-9) and U12 (10-11).
- U14 skiers (aged 12-13) now ski the 10 km course.
- New start times (based on race distance only).
- New “turn-around” for the 10 km course at the top of Plantation Place. Also, the 10 km course follows Arwen’s Dream down toward the stadium.
- The 30 km Recreation course follows the Whoopees!
Trail Passes
MEMBERSHIP & TRAIL PASSES: Trail passes are not required for registered racers and coaches, including pre-skiing of the courses on Friday. Siblings and parents who want to enjoy our trails are welcome to purchase a day pass via the trail fee box or etransfer.
A day license is required if you aren’t a member of a club and have not paid the Nordiq Canada or CCBC insurance.
Maps
Details on the route and downloadable maps can be found on the right side of this page.
The cell phone coverage map can be found here (sizable areas of no coverage around CEC’s cabin and the South Hub): https://skilarchhills.ca/trail-safety/cell-phone-reception-areas/
Emergency: Call 250-833-LHNS (250-833-5467) or 9-1-1 (90 min response time)
